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China's Fujian Carrier Launches Stealth Fighters, Modernizes Navy

9/24/2025

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The Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian successfully launched and recovered J-35 stealth fighters and KJ-600 early warning aircraft, signaling a milestone in China's naval modernization.
Its electromagnetic catapult system positions Fujian alongside U.S. Navy vessels, expanding its operational range and payload capacity.
Taiwan is evaluating L3Harris CAEW-type aircraft (Conformal Airborne Early Warning) to replace aging E-2K Hawkeyes amid rising incursions from China.

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The Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian successfully launched and recovered J-35 stealth fighters and KJ-600 early warning aircraft, signaling a milestone in China's naval modernization.
Its electromagnetic catapult system positions Fujian alongside U.S. Navy vessels, expanding its operational range and payload capacity.
Taiwan is evaluating L3Harris CAEW-type aircraft (Conformal Airborne Early Warning) to replace aging E-2K Hawkeyes amid rising incursions from China.